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Course Catalog 2006-2007 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Oberlin College Courses

 

Art History
  

  • ARTS 403 - Readings on the Techniques of Archaeological Excavation

    1SS    New Course Added 10/15/2006

    Second semester, second module. This course is highly recommended for students planning to enroll in ARTS 413/ACHS 200 Archaeological Field Course and will consist of directed readings on archaeological field work techniques and methods.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Ms Kane

     

    Credits: 1 Credit
  

  • ARTS 413 - Archeological Field Course

    4 SS
    A four week summer course in field archaeology offered in conjunction with the Sangro Valley Project, a joint archaeological project of Oberlin College and Oxford University (www.sangro.org) at the Samnite/Roman site of Monte Pallano in the Abruzzo, Italy. Participants will learn theoretical and practical aspects of excavation. There will also be field trips, lectures on the history of the region, and discussions of the current problems facing professionals in the field of heritage resource management. This course is cross-referenced with ACHS 200.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment Limit: 6.
    Ms. Kane

    Credits: 4 hours
  

  • ARTS 423 - Advanced Archeological Field Course

    5 SS
    A four week summer course for students with previous fieldwork experience who wish to further their training in archaeological field methods and research. Offered in conjunction with the Sangro Valley Project in the Abruzzo, Italy (www.sangro.org). The seven week course will include pre-season training; four weeks of excavation; and post-excavation analysis. Students taking this course will serve as trench supervisors and/or laboratory/technical assistants under the supervision of the senior personnel; they will also collaborate with professional staff in their ongoing research projects. This course is cross-referenced with ACHS 250.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment Limit: 6.
    Ms. Kane

    Credits: 5 hours
  

  • ARTS 430 - Connoisseurship: Studies in the History of Styles

    3 HU
    First Semester. Two basic considerations determine the course content. First is the history and methods of connoisseurship, which is a means of reaching conclusions relative to the authenticity, authorship, date, and cultural origins of a specific art object. Second is the close, analytical visual investigation of selected works of art in the collection of the Allen Memorial Art Museum.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.

    Enrollment Limit: 15.
    Mr. Hood

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ARTS 450 - Modern Seminar: Manet and the Modernist Project: Paris 1860-1880

    3 HU  New Course added 04/23/2006 for first semester (moved from second semester)

    First Semester.  Issues central to Modernism from consumerism to gender roles, class distinctions, racial hierarchies, and bourgeois politics were in flux in mid-century Paris.  Although in existence in a modern form from the beginning of the century, these and other concerns that define modernity were transformed dramatically during the period under study.  Avant-garde artists represented these changes from a variety of perspectives.  We will focus on Manet in particular, as well as Degas, Cassatt and the Impressionists, in order to the study the Modernist Project in their work. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required. 

    Enrollment Limit: 15. 

    Ms. Mathews

    Credits: 3
  

  • ARTS 453 - Seminar: Nationalism and Modern Art and Architecture of China and Japan

    3HU, CD  New Course Title as of 07/26/2006

    First Semester. Modern China and Japan were characterized by their interactions with Western nations and their transformation from ancient civilizations to modern nation states.  This course addresses the modern developments of art and architecture in the two countries, considering the representation of nation, the design of national monuments, national style in art, and art and architecture for the modern nation state. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.  Enrollment Limit: 15.

    Mr. Lai

    Credits: 3 Credits
  

  • ARTS 458 - Seminar in the History of Modern Architecture:The Chair

    3 HU

    Second Semester.  As the poet Theodore Roethke once wrote, “A funny thing about the Chair: You hardly ever think it’s there.”  This seminar will investigate the history and theory of an ubiquitous but little understood object that is at once a symbol of power, a means of regulating labor and social relations, an industrial commodity, an architecture, an art object/subject, and—perhaps—even a thing one sits on.  We will discuss—and, when possible, examine first-hand—chairs and sitting practices of all types, from the ancient folding stool to contemporary contract furniture, and digest the startling diversity of theoretical approaches to understanding chairs and sitting.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of the instructor required. Enrollment limit: 15. 

    Mr. Harwood.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ARTS 468 - Illuminated Manuscripts in Oberlin Collections

    3 HU

    Second semester.  This class will begin to catalogue Oberlin’s significant collection of medieval and Renaissance miniatures. After learning fundamental skills in researching and describing manuscripts, students will be assigned one or more works to research. As most of the works are fragments from larger wholes, we will be particularly concerned with finding related material. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 15. 

    Mr. Inglis

    Credits: 3
  

  • ARTS 599 - Honors

    3-4 HU
    For Honors candidates only under the supervision of one or more members of the staff.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor and of the co-chair for Art History Required.

    Credits: 3 to 4 hours
  

  • ARTS 995 - Private Reading

    .5 - 3HU

    Consent of instructor required.

    Credits: .5 to 3 hours

Art Studio
  

  • ARTS 040 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Drawing

    3 HU  New Course Added 10/30/2006
    First and Second Semester. Course will initiate practice and appreciation of graphic expression, with an emphasis on developing a conceptual understanding of traditional and contemporary pictorial concerns beginning with traditional observation drawing to sharpen perceptual awareness. Diagrammatic line and principles of perspective will be presented as spatial and compositional concepts. Assignments: ability to graphically locate objects on a ground plane; use of line, value, shape, texture as a descriptive design vocabulary; the human figure as dynamic form; engaging representation and abstraction as responsive narrative.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment Limit: 15.
    Mr Harvey, Mr. Collins.

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ARTS 041 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Art and the Environment

    3 HU
    First Semester. Students will be introduced to a number of artists whose ideas and work are influenced by their interest and concern for the environment. We will work in both two and three dimensions using found, recycled, and borrowed materials. An introduction to basic building techniques and tools will assist students in their ability to express their ideas. Readings, research, and critiques are a required part of the course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Ms. Macias

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ARTS 043 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Mixed Media Drawing/Painting

    3 HU
    First Semester. This course will facilitate exploration of materials in both traditional and experimental systems. Emphasis will be placed on large-scale drawings, but not limited to this venue. Increased technical proficiency with a variety of media and increased understanding of each student’s individual expression will serve as two basic goals for the course. Students will develop both critical thinking and technical drawing skills, and will be given opportunities to explore collage, contemporary concepts, paint, and model building.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment Limit: 15.
    Ms. Umbenhour

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ARTS 047 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Painting

    3 HU
    Second Semester. This course will examine the medium of paint as a contemporary venue. While the course is designed to enhance the student’s understanding of perceptual painting and methods, the intent is to integrate social and cultural concerns and processes into the discourse of painting. We will facilitate these issues through four (painting, installation, collage, and performance based) projects. Readings, critiques, and one oral presentation required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: One semester of drawing required
    Enrollment Limit: 15
    Ms. Umbenhour

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ARTS 048 - Visual Concepts and Processes: What’s Natural Isn’t Real

    3 HU 
    First Semester. This is a studio course where students are introduced to painting in acrylics or oils from the landscape. The aim of the course is to infuse the practice of perceptual painting with an understanding of cultural and artistic conventions within which the practice exists. To establish this context the time spent painting in the studio will be supplemented by several trips to the Allen Art Museum, and some reading. The class will be focused on the practice of painting and drawing learning both how the art we make influences what we see and how what we see influences the art we make.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment Limit: 12
    Ms. Schuster

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ARTS 049 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Sculpture

    3 HU
    First and Second Semester. Referencing your own body as it traverses daily through time and space, students will explore the basics of three-dimensional space. Using paper, cardboard, plaster, wood and found objects in addition to form, texture, sound, scale, and proportion, students will complete three major projects. Weekly homework assignments will expand upon classroom projects. Although craft and technique are important, they are not a driving force. Required forms of participation also include critiques, weekly discussions, and reading assignments. A sketchbook will be required. Students should expect to spend 12 hours per week outside of class to meet the minimum requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment Limit: 18.
    Mr. Coleman and Ms. Macias, First Semester. Mr. Henson, Second Semester.

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ARTS 052 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Photography

    3 HU
    First and Second Semester. This is an introductory course to B&W photography. Studio assignments are designed to contextualize photography in terms of its history, its relationships to the other art media, and its cultural implications. Besides studio assignments and group critiques there also will be slide lectures, technical demonstrations, and reading and writing assignments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment Limit: 12
    Mr. Nguyen-Duy

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ARTS 053 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Silkscreen

    3 HU
    First Semester. This course is designed to introduce all silkscreen processes plus their interaction with photography and other media. Assignments are structured to expand the understanding of art through the exploration of relevant personal concerns, whether they are driven by gender, political, moral, spiritual, philosophical or conceptual issues. Group critiques, slide lectures, and labs are essential ingredients of the course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 15.
    Mr. Pearson

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ARTS 056 - Something From Something

    3 HU, CD
    First Semester. This course is a ‘hands on’ exploration of vernacular visual traditions existing within African American Culture. We will examine design choices/material processes used to define and describe the specificity of lived experience within African American culture. Our focus is upon elders within black communities and the stories that they tell through their work. These ‘folk artists’ function as influences upon contemporary African American artists ranging from Alison Saar, to Renee’ Stout. These vernacular traditions will serve as resources that extend our own working processes as we tell our own stories.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: Counts as Visual Concepts and Processes for art majors. Identical to AAST 074. Consent of the instructor is required.
    Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Mr. Coleman

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ARTS 059 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Digital Video

    3 HU
    First  and Second Semester. This is an introductory “hands-on” technical course in digital video production and editing. This course is designed to provide an overview of the history and practice of time-based media. The goal is to outline the varied terrain of the art of the moving image and to examine the vocabulary of constructing sequences, and editing, otherwise known as “sculpting in time.”

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment Limit: 15
    Ms. Brown-Orso

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ARTS 060 - Problems in: Drawing

    3 HU
    First and Second Semester. This course is intent on developing skills and methodologies introduced in Drawing 040. Assignments will engage postmodern strategies relevant to graphic representation. Emphasis will be placed on formal concerns of subject, image, material, and technique. Projects will explore the nature of figuration and the use of figure in a narrative pictorial context. Other projects will research symbolism in painting and the sequential development of abstraction as an expressive method and metaphoric iconography.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Completion of ARTS 040
    Consent of instructor required
    Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Ms. Umbenhour, Mr. Collins.

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ARTS 062 - Problems in: Intermedia/Drawing, The Nature of the Abstract

    4 HU
    First Semester, First Module. What is Abstract Art? How did it come into being? Does it have content? Is it founded in concrete ideas? Is it divorced from social accountability? Is it entropic? What does it communicate or express? These are a sample of the questions to be raised and addressed in this class. They will be addressed through a series of controlled drawing assignments designed to develop both critical thinking and technical drawing skills. Note: Students are strongly advised not to register for any other studio courses when taking this course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Mr. Pearson

    Credits: 4 hours
  

  • ARTS 064 - Problems in: Photography

    3 HU
    Second Semester. During this class students will be introduced to more advanced photographic topics. Among other topics, studio lighting and large format photography, as well as the zone systems, will be covered. Studio assignments are research-based and are designed to address a variety of critical topics within the medium. Along with studio projects and demonstrations there will be writing assignments and class presentations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Mr. Nguyen-Duy

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ARTS 065 - Problems in: Painting, An Introduction to Figure Painting

    3 HU
    First Semester. The course will focus on painting from a live model using oil paints. We will begin with self-portraiture and portraiture and then will begin to explore the genre of the male and female nude.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required
    Enrollment Limit: 18
    Ms. Schuster

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ARTS 066 - Problems in: Silkscreen and Other Reproductive Media

    3 HU
    Second Semester. An extension of ARTS 053 Visual Concepts and Processes: Silkscreen course. mphasis will be on concept rather than technical processes; however, the cross-fertilization of duplication and other media such as painting, photography, xerography, and three-dimensional media will be emphasized. This course will investigate how visual form and structure mediate conceptual intent.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ARTS 053. Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Mr. Pearson

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ARTS 067 - Problems in: Moving Image

    3 HU
    Second Semester. This course will introduce various forms of advanced digital video production and editing techniques. Some of these techniques will include stop-motion animation, lighting, sound design, multiple projection and DVD mastering.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ARTS 059 Visual Concepts and Processes: Digital Video. Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 12.

    Ms. Brown-Orso

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ARTS 069 - Problems in: Re-imagining the Book

    3 HU
    First Semester. This course will explore and expand upon the notion of the book as both an object and a text. Using narrative and non-narrative techniques in relation to concept, content, image, and form, students will design and construct a series of books. We will make frequent trips to view the artist’s book collection in the Clarence Ward Art Library in Oberlin. Materials and techniques such as basic use of tools, collage, design, learned and invented bindings, will be covered. This class will focus on inventive approaches to the book NOT traditional bookmaking or binding. Readings, sketchbook, discussion and critique are required forms of participation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required
    Enrollment Limit: 15
    Ms. Macias

    [Next Offered 2007-2008]

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ARTS 070 - Problems in: Painting, Narrative and the Contemporary Figure

    3 HU  New Course Added 10/15/2006
    Second Semester. Students must have completed one course in drawing and painting, and have had some experience working with oil paint and from a live model before this course. You will work from live models and from your imaginations. We will look at the way the human figure is used by a number of contemporary artists and study the form and content that drive contemporary figure painting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required
    Enrollment Limit: 10
    Ms. Schuster

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ARTS 072 - Blues Aesthetic: Continuity and Transformation

    3 HU, CD
    First Semester. The emphasis of this course is upon the thesis that the Black or ‘Blues Aesthetic’ is a cultural perspective that emerges from within the experiences of Black people, facing the socio-political and economic conditions of modern and contemporary America. Our focus will be upon the traditions of African American music, literature, theater/film, and specifically the visual arts. This course is cross-referenced with AAST 072.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Mr. Coleman

    [Next Offered 2007-2008]



    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ARTS 074 - Problems in: Painting, Mixed Media

    3 HU
    Second Semester. An extension of ARTS 043 Visual Concepts and Processes: Mixed Media Drawing and Painting. Projects are research based and interdisciplinary in nature. As students explore techniques of painting, photography, mono printing, and collage, they will investigate how visual form and structure reinforce concept and intent.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ARTS 043 Consent of instructor required.

    Enrollment Limit: 12.

     Ms. Umbenhour

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ARTS 077 - Problems in Sculpture: Site-Specific Interventions

    3 HU  New Course Added 10/15/2006

    Second Semester. The course will be organized around the creation of sculptures of various scales that respond to the physical and social conditions of a variety of indoor and outdoor sites.  Studio work will address a variety of fabrication techniques in wood and metal. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of Instructor Required.  Enrollment limit: 15

    Mr. Harvey

    Credits: 3 Credits
  

  • ARTS 078 - Problems in Photography: Color

    3 HU 

    First Semester.  This is an advanced class dealing with color photography and the staged narrative. It is assumed that students who are registered for the class are already familiar with black and white darkroom practices.  During the course of the semester students will be introduced to a variety of contemporary topics via projects, lectures, reading and writing assignments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of instructor required.  Enrollment Limit: 10

    Mr. Nguyen-Duy

    Credits: 3
  

  • ARTS 079 - Problems in Sculpture: Topographies

    3 HU   New Course Added 10/15/2006

    Second Semester.  The course will be organized around the creation of sculptures of various scales that respond to the topography of specific, assigned locations.  Studio work will address a variety of fabrication techniques using common construction (building) materials. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of Instructor Required.  Enrollment limit: 15

    Mr. Harvey

    Credits: 3 Credits
  

  • ARTS 087 - Advanced Sculpture: Ephemeral Media

    3 HU  New Course Added 10/15/2006

    Second Semester.  The course will pose a number of sculptural problems which are to be solved utilizing forms constructed of common materials, but activated by light, air, sound, viewer motions, and other ephemeral phenomena. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of Instructor Required.  Enrollment limit: 15

    Mr. Harvey

    Credits: 3 Credits
  

  • ARTS 095 - Senior Studio and Thesis

    6 HU
    First and Second Semester.  A year-long team-taught studio course for highly self-motivated students. Taught by two different faculty each semester. Participants will work toward a critical articulation of their work and process, through the development of a visual thesis that may include painting, digital media, installation, sculpture, photography, performance or silkscreen or any combination thereof. Students will produce a thesis exhibition, artist’s statement, and a professional portfolio by the end of the second semester. It is strongly suggested that students complete all winter terms prior to their senior year, since students will be required to continue working toward their final exhibition during this time.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: Admission by portfolio review.
    Enrollment Limit: 10. 
    Ms. Brown-Orso, Mr. Nguyen-Duy,  Ms. Schuster, Mr. Pearson, Ms. Schuster

    Credits: 6 hours

Astronomy
  

  • ASTR 100 - Introductory Astronomy

    3 NS, QPh
    First Semester. This course, designed primarily for students with little scientific background, is an introduction to what we know about astronomy and how we know it. We will study the light, the tools of astronomy, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. We will also cover sky basics such as seasons, moon phases, eclipses, and constellations. There will be required participation in five planetarium sessions (half an hour per biweekly session) and four observatory sessions during the semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment Limit: 120.
    Mr. Martin

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ASTR 117 - Meteorite Impacts in Space and Time

    1 NS
    Second Semester. Second Module. This course examines where and why impacts take place and what happens when they do. Enormous amounts of energy are released when meteorites, asteroids, comets, and planets collide at “cosmic velocities.” Serious collisions create impact craters, which occur in abundance throughout the solar system. Topics will include: Did an asteroid kill all the dinosaurs? Do meteorites from Mars contain evidence of extraterrestrial life? Could a large impact end human civilization? This course is cross-referenced with GEOL 117.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    [Next Offered 2007-2008]

    Credits: 1 hour
  

  • ASTR 301 - Astrophysics I: Stars and Planets

    3 NS
    Spring Semester.  Astrophysics is physical analysis applied to astronomical problems. We will develop some of the basic tools of astrophysics in this course. Radiation theory including thermal and non-thermal radiation will be studied as well as the transfer of radiation through typical astrophysical media. Other topics will include star formation, degenerate matter, atomic physics in an interstellar setting, and the detection of electromagnetic radiation over a broad range of wavelength regimes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: PHYS 212.

    Enrollment Limit: 20.

    Mr. Martin

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ASTR 302 - Astrophysics II: Galaxies and Cosmology

    3 NS  
    Second Semester. This course will explore basic astrophysical topics beyond the local stellar neighborhood. We will consider the “ecology” of the Milky Way galaxy and use it to understand galaxies in isolation and in clusters. Cosmological topics will include the dynamics of an expanding universe including an acceleration term. Results from anisotropy studies of the cosmic background radiation will be studied in some detail. Evidence for dark matter and dark energy will be thoroughly reviewed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    [Next Offered 2007-2008]

    Credits: 3 hours

Athletics and Physical Education
  

  • ATHL 100 - Fitness For Life

    .5 EX

    First Semester. First and Second Module.  This class combines aerobic and anaerobic exercises with resistance training into a high energy, total body workout. Students will work on the seven components of health-related fitness: aerobic/anaerobic, body composition, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and stress management and nutrition. By the end of the class students will be able to develop their own workouts and a healthy diet and understand what it means to be fit for life.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Enrollment LImit: 16

    Mr. Hudson

    Credits: .5 hours
  

  • ATHL 101 - Basketball Offensive Skills

    .5 EX

    First Module. Basketball is one of the most popular recreational team sports in the US, for both children and adults. Whether you play in an organized league, a lunchtime pickup game, or at the Y on weekends, your game will benefit from this class! We will work on three fundamental areas of offense: the art & science of shooting; 1-on-1 scoring moves; and 3-on-3 team concepts. All skill levels welcome!

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.

    Ms. Champion

    Credits: .5 credits
  

  • ATHL 102 - No Equipment Fitness

    .5 EX  NEW COURSE ADDED 07/05/2006

    First Semester, Second Module.  Second Semester, First Module.  Creative ideas, hints and tips for  improving or maintaining your fitness level when use of facilities  or equipment are prohibitive.  For example, are you traveling with  no fitness center in your hotel? Inclement weather keeping you  inside?  Get up off the bed/couch and get moving.


    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment Limit: 25.

    Mr Cavaco

    Credits: .5

  

  • ATHL 105 - Introduction to Somatic Studies: Exploration through Movement

    3 EX   New Course added 08/18/2006

     A vibrant state of well-being is an essential foundation to health. This hands-on course explores different movement modalities, using movement and analysis to gain a better understanding of our physical potential, while increasing  our awareness of each person’s unique muscular usage in combination with his/her thinking patterns. No previous  dance experience is necessary, only an honest desire to explore movement and a commitment to health and wellness in your own life. Identical to Dance 105.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Ms. Vogel

    Credits: 3 Credits
  

  • ATHL 110 - Lifeguard Training

    3 EX
    First and Second Semester. Includes American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Waterfront Lifeguard, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED. Successful completion of course certifies student for pool and waterfront but not surf or water park life-guarding.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: 500 yard nonstop swim demonstrating front crawl and breaststroke diving and underwater swim ability including retrieval of 10 pound brick from 13 feet depth. Estimated additional fee of $40 covers required books and chapter fee.
    Enrollment Limit: 16.
    Ms. Bruce

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ATHL 111 - Water Safety Instructor

    3 EX
    Second Semester. Fundamentals of Instructor Training course included. Coursework: multiple planning and teaching experiences with peers, adult non-swimmers and school-aged children. Successful completion certifies student to teach American Red Cross courses: Infant and Preschool Aquatic Program (IPAP), seven level Learn to Swim program, Community Water Safety and Water Safety Aide.  

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Lifeguard training recommended but not required. Strong aquatic skills including four competitive strokes and diving. Estimated additional fee of $45 covers required books, materials and chapter fee.
    Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Ms. Bruce

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ATHL 116 - American Red Cross First Aid and CPR

    1 EX
    First Semester. First and Second Module. American Red Cross Adult CPR and First Aid. Certification provided with successful completion of course requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading. Estimated additional fee of $35 covers required books and chapter fee.
    Enrollment Limit: 12.
    Mr. Fino, Ms. Pope

    Credits: 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 117 - Hatha Yoga

    1 EX
    First and Second Semester. Hatha Yoga is a mindful physical practice which develops strength, flexibility, and balance, and cultivates attention and concentration. The class will focus on the practice of yoga postures. The history and philosophy of yoga will also be given.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading. Participants will be required to bring a sticky mat, strap, and two firm yoga blankets. These will be available from the instructor at the first class.
    Enrollment Limit: 30.
    Mr. Stewart

    Credits: 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 118 - Continuing Hatha Yoga

    1 EX
    Second Semester. The continuing Hatha Yoga class involves exploration of more advanced asana (postures), pranayama (breath control) and further treatment of the history and philosophy of yoga.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ATHL 117 or other work with instructor. Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading. Consent of instructor required.
    Enrollment Limit: 30.
    Mr. Stewart

    Credits: 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 120 - Aerobics I

    0.5 EX
    First and Second Semester.  Blending aerobics, muscle toning, yoga and Pilates movements into fun dance routines set to fresh music, lessons consist of an energizing cardio component to increase cardio vascular fitness, resistance training to improve muscle tone, and stretching to improve flexibility.  All fitness levels welcome. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Ms. Verda

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 123 - Women’s Strength Training

    0.5 EX
    First Semester. Second Module. This class is an introductory resistance training class for women, emphasizing basic principles of strength training, proper body alignment, and health benefits for women.  Students will learn how to safely exercise using Hammer Strength and Nautilus equipment, free weights, plyometrics, and core strength training on a mat and a Swiss ball.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Enrollment Limit: 30.
    Ms. Winklefoos

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 124 - Women’s Intro to Cross Training

    0.5 EX
    First Semester. First Module.  This class is an introductory general fitness class for women.  Students will be taught a variety of different methods of cardio and strength training in a different setting each week. Principles and benefits of cross training will be addressed through participation in a wide variety of activities in the gym, outside, in the pool, and on the climbing wall.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Enrollment Limit: 30.
    Ms. Davis

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 125 - Women’s Advanced Cross Training

    0.5 EX
    First Semester. Second Module.  Advanced cross training consists of progressively more intense cardio and strength workouts. Students will learn how to apply principles of exercise physiology to specific training methods, and how cross training can enhance cardio vascular and muscular endurance levels and help prevent overuse injuries. 

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Pre-requisite: women’s cross training beginners, fitness for life class, or permission from instructor.

    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Enrollment Limit: 30.
    Ms. Davis

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 126 - Strength Training I

    0.5 EX
    First and Second Semester. First and Second Module. This class is an introductory resistance training class for women, emphasizing basic principles of strength training, proper body alignment, and health benefits for women.  Students will learn how to safely exercise using Hammer Strength and Nautilus equipment, free weights, plyometrics, and core strength training on a mat and a Swiss ball.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Enrollment Limit: 30.
    Mr. Estep, Mr. Stillman

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 127 - Running Conditioning

    .5 EX

    Second Module. A modular course designed for the beginning to the advancer runner in which students will learn proper running form, stretching techniques, injury prevention and workout routines and routes in and around Oberlin.  The goal of the course is to improve general fitness.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.

    Mr. Appenheimer

    Credits: .5 hours
  

  • ATHL 128 - Coed Indoor Soccer

    0.5 EX
    First Semester: Second Module. Second Semester: First and Second Module.  This co-ed class is offered for all Oberlin College Students, no matter what their skill level.  It is meant as an introductory course, where the emphasis is on playing.  Some basic skills will be reviewed, and players can ask for individual help on specific skills.  ALL are encouraged to join class.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Mr. New

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 129 - Strength Training II

    0.5 EX
    First and Second Semester. Second Module. This class focuses on advanced concepts of strength training while maintaining safe lifting techniques.  Students will use a variety of methods including the use of resistance machines, free weights, plyometrics, and core strength training on a mat or ball.  Students will develop their own regimen demonstrating their understanding of the different principles of strength training.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Pre-requisite: one introductory weight training class and adherence to a 6-week strength training program immediately prior to the first class.

    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Enrollment Limit: 30.
    Staff

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 130 - Women’s Rugby

    0.5 EX
    Second Semester. Second Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Ms. Surovjak

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 131 - Cycling Conditioning

    0.5 EX
    First Semester. First Module.  This class will improve your general fitness through bicycling.  Students will learn bicycling laws and safety, proper gear operation and general maintenance.  Riding will be done on bike paths and roads throughout and around Oberlin.  Bicycle and helmet are required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Mr. Hudson

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 132 - Badminton

    .5 EX

    First Semester, Second Module.  Upon completion of this class, students will be able to perform the basic strokes, including serves, clears, drop shots, drives and smashes.  Other objectives are developing an understanding of the rules and positional strategy necessary to participate and score both singles and doubles play.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.

    Enrollment Limit: 30.

    Mr. Nelson

    Credits: 3
  

  • ATHL 144 - Bowling I

    1 EX
    First and Second Semester.  Students will work on skill development in bowling and learn to keep score.  The first half of the semester will focus on intensive instruction and skill development and the second half will focus more on scoring.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading. Additional fee: $15.
    Enrollment Limit: 24.
    Mr. Reid

    Credits: 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 146 - Golf Instruction

    0.5 EX
    First Semester, First Module. Second Semester, Second Module.  An introduction to the game of golf taught from “green to tee”, this course will teach the basic mechanics of the swing as well as correct club selection.  The initial focus of the course will be the “short game” and develop towards appropriate use of mid and long irons, concluding with woods/metals.  Rules of golf and etiquette will also be addressed.  Equipment provided.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Enrollment Limit: 15.
    Mr. Ramsey

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 151 - Racquetball

    0.5 EX
    First Semester, Second Module. Second Semester, First Module.  Students will be introduced to the basic skills of racquetball: forehand, backhand, serves and volley.  Basic positioning will be introduced as well as singles, cut-throat (3 players) and doubles play and rules. Equipment provided.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Enrollment Limit: 15.
    Ms. Cavanaugh

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 152 - Tennis I

    0.5 EX
    First Semester, First Module. Second Semester, Second Module.  Students will be introduced to the basis strokes (forehand, backhand, serves and volley).  Basic positioning, tennis rules and etiquette will be included in singles and doubles play.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Enrollment Limit: 15.
    Ms. Champion

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 153 - Team Handball

    0.5 EX
    Second Semester. Second Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Enrollment Limit: 24.
    Ms. Champion

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 160 - International Squash

    0.5 EX
    First Semester, Second Module. Second Semester, First Module. Students will be introduced to the basic skills of softball squash: forehand, backhand, serves and serve reception, volley, drop shots and two and three wall boasts.  Rules, scoring and strategy will be presented mid-term as players start to play matches.  Equipment provided and protective eyewear must be worn.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Enrollment Limit: 10.
    A & S Staff

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 180 - Basic Self Defense for Women

    0.5 EX
    First and Second Semester. First Module.  This course teaches the Rape Aggression Defense System (RAD), which is a program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. The RAD system is a comprehensive course for women that begin with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance while progressing onto the basics of hands on defense training. The class will include lectures of awareness, demonstrations of techniques, options of escape and full contact simulation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Enrollment Limit: 20.
    Mr. Gresco

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 181 - Advanced Self Defense for Women

    0.5 EX
    Second Semester. First Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Enrollment Limit: 20
    Mr. Gresco

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 191 - Volleyball I

    0.5 EX
    Second Semester. First Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Ms. Surovjak

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 196 - Indoor Soccer (Coed)

    0.5 EX
    First Semester, Second Module. Second Semester, First Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Enrollment Limit: 15.
    Mr. New, Ms. Wildman, Mr. Nelson

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 197 - Beginning Swimming

    0.5 EX
    Second Semester. First Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Enrollment Limit: 10.
    Ms. Bruce

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 198 - Intermediate Swimming

    .5 EX
    Second Semester. First Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Enrollment Limit: 15.
    Ms. vanDerHulst

    Credits: 0.5 hours
  

  • ATHL 203 - Swim Conditioning

    0.5 EX
    First Semester, First and Second Module. Second Semester, Second Module.  Those who feel comfortable in the water can swim both front and back crawl and want to improve efficiency of stroke while building endurance should choose this class.  Workouts are written with individuals in mind.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Notes: CR/NE or P/NP grading. Must be able to swim to enroll.
    Enrollment Limit: 40.
    Mr. Fino

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 220 - Aerobics II

    0.5 EX
    First and Second Semester.  Jazzercise blends aerobics, muscle toning, yoga and Pilates movements into fun dance routines set to fresh music. Lessons consist of an energizing cardio component to increase cardio vascular fitness; resistance training to improve muscle tone; and stretching to improve flexibility.  All fitness levels welcome. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Enrollment Limit: 20 or 30 depending on section.
    Ms. Verda

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 244 - Bowling II

    1 EX
    First and Second Semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Notes: CR/NE or P/NP grading. Labs required. Additional fee: $15.
    Enrollment Limit: 18.
    Mr. Reid

    Credits: 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 254 - Flag Football

    0.5 EX
    Second Semester. Second Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Mr. Ramsey

    Credits: 0.5 hour
  

  • ATHL 400 - Varsity Basketball-Men

    0-1 EX
    First Semester, Second Module. Second Semester, First Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Mr. Cavaco

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 401 - Varsity Cross Country-Men

    0-1 EX
    First Semester. First Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Mr. Appenheimer

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 402 - Varsity Football-Men

    0-1 EX
    First Semester. First Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Mr. Ramsey

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 403 - Varsity Soccer-Men

    0-1 EX
    First Semester. First Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Mr. New

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 404 - Varsity Swimming-Men

    0-1 EX
    First Semester, Second Module. Second Semester, First Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Mr. Fino

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 405 - Outdoor Track

    0-1 EX
    Second Semester. Second Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Mr. Appenheimer

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 406 - Baseball

    0-1 EX
    Second Semester. Second Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Mr. Lahetta

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 407 - Tennis

    0-1 EX
    Second Semester. Second Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Mr. Hunsinger

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 408 - Lacrosse

    0-1 EX
    Second Semester. Second Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Mr. Walz

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 409 - Indoor Track

    0-1 EX
    Second Semester. First Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Mr. Appenheimer

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 451 - Varsity Cross Country-Women

    0-1 EX
    First Semester. First Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Mr. Appenheimer

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 452 - Varsity Field Hockey-Women

    0-1 EX
    First Semester. First Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Ms. Ranieri

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 453 - Varsity Volleyball-Women

    0-1 EX
    First Semester. First Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Ms. Cavanuagh

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 454 - Varsity Swimming-Women

    0-1 EX
    First Semester, Second Module. Second Semester, First Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Mr. Fino

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 455 - Varsity Basketball-Women

    0-1 EX
    First Semester, Second Module. Second Semester, First Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Ms. Champion

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 456 - Outdoor Track

    0-1 EX
    Second Semester, Second Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Mr. Appenheimer

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 457 - Lacrosse

    0-1 EX
    Second Semester, Second Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Ms. Ranieri

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 458 - Tennis

    0-1 EX
    Second Semester. Second Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Mr. Hunsinger

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 459 - Indoor Track

    0-1 EX
    Second Semester. First Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Mr. Appenheimer

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 460 - Varsity Soccer-Women

    0-1 EX
    First Semester. First Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Mr. Nelson

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 461 - Softball

    0-1 EX
    Second Semester. Second Module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
    Ms. vanDerHulst

    Credits: 0 to 1 hour
  

  • ATHL 501 - Sport in Society

    3 EX
    Second Semester. Designed to explore the role of sport in today’s society. The class will focus on sport as a social institution as well as a microcosm of society. Sport and its relationship to culture, race, gender, socialization and education will all be studied and discussed. Evaluation will be on discussion participation, group projects, and a paper.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment Limit: 20.
    Mr. New

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ATHL 503 - Issues of Women in Sport

    3 EX
    Second Semester. Examines the unique issues of women in sport, with particular emphasis on gender differences, Title IX and the growth and development of women’s sports. Evaluation will be based on discussion participation, group projects, exam and/or a final paper.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment Limit: 20.
    Ms. Surovjak

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ATHL 509 - Principles of Athletic Training

    3 EX
    First Semester. A lecture course which examines the prevention, recognition, and treatment of athletic injuries. Instruction will include injury evaluation techniques commonly used in the various athletic training settings. Pertinent aspects of human anatomy and physiology will be reviewed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Recommended for those interested in pre-med or in serving as student-trainers. Enrollment Limit: 15.
    Mr. Carver

    Credits: 3 hours
  

  • ATHL 513 - Problems for Investigation

    1-2 EX
    First and Second Semester. Designed for upper-class students with projects or interests not covered by other offerings in the department, or for those who wish to pursue a topic in more depth than is possible in the regular curriculum. A formal paper will be part of the requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Consent of chair required.
    Staff

    Credits: 1 to 2 hours
 

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